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Aamsutra: Culture Chameleon

Indian culture is replete with references to the mango. Found in art, poetry, literature and anecdote, the mango has come to symbolize the coming of summer, the season of romance, and a time of abundance when everything is in bloom and the air is rich with the joyful singing of koels. Here, we take you through some of the more juicy tales.

"The mango trees have flowered,These are times of togetherness, and my beloved is not very far..."

Indian literature is replete with imagery of mangoes and the koel which signifies spring and the stirring of summer, where all trees are loaded with flowers and everything everywhere is in bloom, with the koel singing from every branch. The koel and mango are entwined to depict bountiful times— a time of joy and plenty. Read more at thesouthasian.com

"The mango trees have flowered,These are times of togetherness, and my beloved is not very far..."

Indian literature is replete with imagery of mangoes and the koel which signifies spring and the stirring of summer, where all trees are loaded with flowers and everything everywhere is in bloom, with the koel singing from every branch. The koel and mango are entwined to depict bountiful times— a time of joy and plenty. Read more at thesouthasian.com